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Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research

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A new survey from TIAA points to a rising tide in demand for lifetime income products within DC plans, though a lack of understanding among employers could slow ...
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How To Plan Your Retirement For A Life Of Travel

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Retirement often feels like the light at the end of the tunnel — a time to relax, enjoy life, and finally pursue the dreams that were put on ...
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Can You Get a Mortgage In Retirement? And Should You?

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Retirees settling into their golden years may be considering the idea of a new home. Most often, a new home means taking on a new mortgage in retirement. ...
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Retirement plans are changing in 2025: What to know

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An aging population, coupled with fewer companies offering pensions, means that a smaller portion of the population overall is prepared for retirement. The typical household headed by someone ...
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This big 401(k) change in 2025 could supercharge your savings. Here’s why.

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One of the best ways to save for retirement is to use your company’s 401(k). And it’s about to get even better in 2025. With the turn of the ...
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401(k) limit increases to $23,500 for 2025, IRA limit remains $7,000

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WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2025 has increased to $23,500, up from $23,000 for 2024. The ...
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Planning To Retire In 2025? What You Need To Know To Prepare

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Key Takeaways To prepare your finances for retirement, consider stashing more money in cash and fixed-income to avoid touching your nest egg if a bear market occurs. If ...
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Home Retirement Retirement-planning Sleep Better in 2025: Slay These Four Retirement Fears

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Monsters under the bed aren’t the only thing keeping older adults awake at night. So are fears about retirement, and for good reason. Retirement isn’t cheap; it can ...
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10 Tips for Retirement Investing

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Key Takeaways The earlier you start, the more time the power of compounding will have to work in your favor. At a 7% annual return, investing just $50 ...
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The Social Security Fairness Act is now in the hands of the Senate. Here’s what could happen next.

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Decades in the making, the legislation would eliminate a provision that reduces Social Security payments to some retirees who also collect a pension from jobs that aren’t covered ...
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